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Aachen Cathedral
Aachen, Germany
About
Construction of this palatine chapel, with its octagonal basilica and cupola, began c. 790–800 under the Emperor Charlemagne. Originally inspired by the churches of the Eastern part of the Holy Roman Empire, it was splendidly enlarged in the Middle Ages.
Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia
Plan your visit
Hours
Admission
- Cathedral admission
- €0
- Guided cathedral tour adult
- €7
- Guided cathedral tour reduced
- €5
- Cathedral Treasury full price
- €7
- Cathedral Treasury reduced
- €4
- Audio guide
- €3
When to go
- Time of day: Morning, Afternoon
Features & amenities
What to expect
- Indoor
What to bring
- comfortable shoes
- modest clothing
Tags
Planning Aachen
The rest of my Aachen saves, on the city's planning pages.